Day: March 20, 2016

Damn the dam: The threat one mega-dam poses to the Amazon and those who live there The Tapajós River – in the heart of the Amazon – is home to thousands of people and incomparable biodiversity. But all that could change…

Zika and birth defects: what we know and what we don’t Experts fear a major epidemic of Zika-linked birth defects, but can’t yet be sure. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19596 Source: Nature NewsZika and birth defects: what we know and what…

Keep Tapajós Alive One of the largest rivers of the Amazon rainforest, the Tapajós, is under threat. The Brazilian government, is planning to build a huge dam that would destroy this beautiful place and its unique biodiversity. We can still…

8 ways people are fighting for forests this International Day of Forests Love trees? Then celebrate – 21 March is the International Day of Forests! Without healthy, thriving forests, our planet cannot sustain life. But they are facing serious threats…

Everything you ever wanted to know about hair — and then some ‘Hair: A Human History’ details the surprising role hair has played in human history. Source: Science NewsEverything you ever wanted to know about hair — and then some…